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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Lehman Brooklyn College Southern Illinois University Indiana State Queens College SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central City Tech| Western Illinois University | CUNY York College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | York | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #785 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 870/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $90 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | York | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | York | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 6,446 students)
Western Illinois University vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or York?
- Western Illinois University is 37.3% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at York than Western Illinois University ($14,880.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Western Illinois University ($6,670 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 70.7% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($10,500 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Western Illinois University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 73% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($15,632 vs. $9,036)
Western Illinois University vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 85 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at York (3.15)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than York (59.1%)
Western Illinois University vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or York? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between York and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than CUNY York College (53% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $2,800 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $15,904 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($8,800 vs. $24,704)
- York graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($90 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/